Why The VIX Has Been Near Historical Lows

The SPX volatility surface has completely normalized to its post GFC baseline, notes Zed Francis. He discusses how stocks are rallying following a positive outlook on the debt ceiling deal. Zed mentions that if you ignored the macro/micro backdrop, the current state of volatility makes perfect sense. He also talks about if credit risk is still a bigger problem than inflation. He then goes over why the VIX has been near historical lows. Finally, he suggests how investors could hedge their portfolios in a time of volatility. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.